The Elgato Stream Deck Pedal Is Amazing

[@tombuck]

Customizing the functions of any Stream Deck is super easy- here's a video that shows how to do it and how I use mine to help me edit faster in Final Cut Pro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2fQg6ePls1pfs0 (And yes, you can do it with the pedal, which means you can edit with your feet 😬)

[@brulafulive]

As a sign language interpreter, this works perfectly for me to be able to switch scenes whilst still signing. Perfect.

[@tombuck]

That’s an awesome use case I never considered!

[@brulafulive]

@@tombuck yeah. Totally. I work with other interpreters within vmix and it’s so much easier to switch between us without having to reach for the button. I’ve already got 2 XLs 😂

[@saskelee]

THIS IS CRAZY. I am excited to be alive in these revolutionised times. That drum cut is a nice touch to them dad jokes because sometimes they miss the jokes. lol

[@PrimalVideo]

Actually lol’d at the drum insert🤣🤣 awesome video as usual 🙌

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Ba-du-bump! :)

[@AranzamendiPodcast]

I just got it, and it's fantastic! It was easy to set up. I use it to switch scenes in my podcast. I love it.

[@FitLabb]

Had no idea Elgato came out with this! Definitely could be an incredibly useful tool for many workflows, from streaming, to Zoom calls, to even video editing. Will definitely check this out, & your puns were a “feat” in themselves. Haha!

[@tombuck]

Haha thank you! This thing is seriously awesome though, I’m sure you’d like it 👍

[@FitLabb]

@@tombuck I’m a big tech geek so I’m positive I’d love it & find a use for it now matter what. At very least it could be helpful in my video editing, but the possibilities are huge! PS: I’ve learned SO much from your channel & always look forward to what new helpful gadgets or workflow techniques you show us in your videos. You’ve had such a positive influence in my own content creation, so just wanted to thank you for all that you do. 👍

[@michellemcgough7476]

I love this! Been trying to figure out how to switch cameras while I'm demonstrating techniques with my tuning forks - my hands are full and I'm not usually sitting at a desk. So glad you posted!!

[@tombuck]

It’s honestly so helpful! I know it’s not for everyone, but it’s great for me and sounds like it might be perfect for you too.

[@blakepace]

The rim shots are very important to indicate the 'feeture' pun you've just dropped u-pun us. Thanks.

[@chrisinprogress]

It’s great to see this type of workflow come to streaming. I’ve been using a foot pedal to change pages in digital sheet music on my iPad since 2007. Anything to allow your workflow be hands free or give you more options when your hands are otherwise engaged is so awesome! Was hoping the build was durable and you’ve confirmed that. Thanks again Tom!

[@J-Dawg-1]

How do i scroll the text with the pedal on the prompter? Which plugin do i use?

[@tombuck]

If you install the "Camera Hub" controls in the Streamdeck app, it includes Prompter control 👍

[@J-Dawg-1]

@@tombuck thank you bro!

[@SebasSant87]

yo, can you go full metal and use two of this at the same time?

[@tombuck]

Sadly no haha

[@saskelee]

6:50 i can see you put your foot down to make this point!

[@kiodiekin]

u can also use it for gaming and old retro lightgun games

[@NerdAffiliated]

That’s wild. I was thinking about this, yesterday! Get out of my head!

[@tombuck]

Never!

[@RVMiles]

Would be cool if you could play/pause a teleprompter with a button. I’ve been looking at getting a Bluetooth foot pedal for that purpose.

[@tombuck]

That's a really brilliant idea. I feel like it must be possible somehow?

[@1x1e1]

Hey Tom, can you do a review on the Razer Audio Mixer?

[@tombuck]

I've heard good things about it, but I haven't used it myself. I'll keep it on my idea list though!

[@RadleyMarx]

I use the pedals for a DJ live stream. I can cut to a close-up of my mixer (or me) when I'm actually mixing and switch to visuals when I'm doing boring stuff.

[@brianginn1993]

Tom, good job presenting. Do you think there is any way to "defeet" that audible click?

[@tombuck]

I'm not toe-tally sure. I think the click is here to stay, but fortunately it's not too bad. It's never actually been picked up on any of my streams.

[@smuk123]

@@tombuck 😂😂😂😂😂😂new to all this taking footnotes

[@MSladekPhoto]

Rim shots! Dog paws! Foot activated controls! This videos has it alllllll! I could see using this for scene/camera changes during my talking head videos recorded via Ecamm Live. I love that I can record the camera/scene changes directly in Ecamm to save time in edit, but the phantom hand reach and eye attention change to stream deck would be solved by this. Thanks for sharing!

[@ChessBoxin]

This would be odd but could you use this as a way to edit? Like for example, if you wanted your pedals to be Select Tool, Delete, Blade or Ctrl, Shift, Alt or maybe even three keys on the right side of the keyboard so you never have to use your right hand on the keyboard? Interesting pedal. I've heard of people using it as a mic in video games but I def feel like I would need to experience it and see what I like the foot pedal for... Def 1 of those dont knock it till you try it type of things imo. Lastly, are you still enjoying the pedal 2months later? Thanks for the video.

[@KyleSeraphin]

Thanks Tom! I didn't know this was out there, and since I'm using a Stream XL AND the V2, this is going to be a really nice help... especially for guest/interview settings. Toggling between cam angles/scenes with my feet... who knew. Thanks for a great review and video.

[@tombuck]

It's such an underrated tool! I use mine constantly and it's a total game changer.

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

lol..that "drum effect was awesome! caught me off-guard..lol.. If my feet would cooperate, i would use it. Nice one Tom! ..funny "white socks"..

[@tombuck]

Someone a few weeks ago pointed out that I make dumb jokes and have a drum set but miss the opportunity to do a real rimshot. I thought I should seize the moment!

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

@@tombuck Good point it was! Not being native speaker, lead me to write "drum effect"..so i learned today it is a rimshot..probably when i use it in a sentence will come out as a "drumshot" if i forget..lol

[@FeliciaAlston]

Tom, thanks for such an authentic video! I also love the touch of the drums! 🥁

[@leonabrown1431]

amazing video. can you please make a video about other use cases for the pedal, even unrelated to the streamdeck for example using it with the atem mini switcher. Thank you

[@tombuck]

I can definitely look into that!

[@robbvaules]

*NOW* you start with the rimshots?

[@SuperKherlen]

Hey Tom, can we use it as a teleprompter control? Could you please make a video on it?

[@tombuck]

Not as of now as far as I know, but that’s be absolutely awesome.

[@GideonShalwick]

Sooo good. Can’t wait to get mine! Love the drums!

[@tombuck]

I'm sure you'll really enjoy it!

[@GideonShalwick]

@@tombuck I got it yesterday - love it!

[@Jongraphs8600]

Want

[@beautyprincess7539]

Love the drumming!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! 😬

[@David-ym2vk]

The puns had me rolling. 🤣 Also, I appreciated the drums cameo. I’m the kind of person that meticulously maps out my Razer Tartarus for every game I play then realize I ram out of keys for push to talk voice chat. This is made even worse by games like he’ll let loose that has three channels if you’re the squad leader. So this pedal looks like it would completely solve that for me.

[@kiodiekin]

can u map the pedals as a mouse button function

[@tombuck]

You can map anything to it that could go on the stream deck. I haven't done general mouse functions myself, but if there's a way to do that with a regular stream deck, then you can do it with this 👍

[@kiodiekin]

@@tombuck I’ll order one and keep you posted

[@anniversaryedition]

Sir where did you get your fantastic desk mat?

[@tombuck]

It’s just from Amazon- the brand is “GDBT” 👍

[@anniversaryedition]

@@tombuck Fantastic! This mat is perhaps the least interesting thing about your studio, but catches my eye every time nonetheless. Thanks for the reply and all you do! Hooked on Tom Buck vids.

[@augustoliver2779]

can you make a video about the wave 3 mic from elgato? thanks

[@tombuck]

I definitely ned to check that one out!

[@cresshead]

nice video, good product idea

[@LonneyDavis]

Stream deck plug and play?

[@LonneyDavis]

@@TheReal_N-I-F-F Thanks I was typing fast pardon the my typo.

[@papatoson5761]

I'm so glad this pedal came out! My only gripe is that there isn't the ability to trigger functions upon releasing of one of the pedals. Having to toggle push to mute sort of sucks. Would be so much nicer is upon release my team mates could hear me again.

[@tombuck]

That's a really great idea! It would definitely be an awesome option.

[@ChiliDayKevin]

I realize this is 8 months later but try looking into multi action functionality within Stream Deck. There may be a glimmer of hope there.

[@KryptonicHD]

The puns were great 😌

[@PATRICKCASTILLO]

Love this guy!

[@tombuck]

Love this comment!

[@sircrutch]

I can't wait to dip my toes into this!

[@tombuck]

Just be sure to study the footnotes first

[@sircrutch]

@@tombuck Oh undoubtedly my pun filled friend. Last thing I need is to be unexpectedly tripped up. That would defeat the purpose now wouldn't it.

[@DashWithAshinCanada]

I didn't even know they had a foot pedal lol you and you puns....LOVE the drum addition lol

[@donkeyhead68]

Can you use it to control a DAW such as Logic Pro? I'm thinking I could control Start Stop etc...

[@SammySuperStar]

Thinking of getting one! This is very powerful

[@tombuck]

I feel like you’d have a lot of fun with it!

[@vapeology4348]

How do I assign left mouse click to the pedal?

[@sabrinamills17]

I LOVED the real drum set bah-doom-ting! after your puns....Please do that again in the future! LOVED IT!!!!

[@tombuck]

So glad to hear it! I feel like it’s been a missed opportunity for so many videos. I should just insert this exact clip every time 😁

[@sabrinamills17]

@@tombuck Yes! Please do! Since you can play the REAL drums, why not?

[@FragaGeddon]

So far I just bought 3 Stream Decks like in the past week. SD 16, SD XL & SD Pedal. The 16 one will be used for my Stream PC. The XL is for my Gaming PC. & I'll use the SD Pedals for both my Gamer PC and Stream PC. So when I'm playing PC games, I'll have it attached to that Gamer PC and at least one button will be used for Push To Talk. Then when I'm playing console games, it'll be attached to my Stream PC, and again I'll use one of them for PTT. Maybe I'll set the right one to be PTT, the left one to Open MIC, and maybe use the canter one for voice mod. I'm just getting started in to streaming since I play basically all the time when I'm at home, I might as well stream my game plays.

[@aroncontinuousconversation]

00:24 haha 06:19 nice 07:15 oh boy, I can see more material for a podcast episode coming your way lol. 08:12 looks solid! I like it. 09:06 wow lol. It is a simple device but sounds useful.

[@tombuck]

I've never seen a comment with chapter markers, but I'm 100% on board for it 😁

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

Can you connect two of them simultaneously so you get double the functions (and use both feet, obviously)

[@tombuck]

Yes! As long as you’ve got enough USB ports. 👍

[@BobbyInBlue]

Very cool that they made this! Can’t wait to give it a try! Great video! Thanks Tom!

[@NadimALMallah]

I USE PADEL FOR CONTROLLING MY AUTOCUE .DOES THIS WORK THE SAME IF I WANT ?

[@tombuck]

That’s actually a great idea- haven’t tried it myself though. 🤔

[@GuilDormeus]

Hilarious and great video! I just can’t believe you made an informative video about a product that’ll take my workflow to the next level and made me laugh. That’s an amazing feat. I’ve had my eyes on this thing for some time too, so thanks for making this video!

[@tombuck]

It's genuinely fun and awesome...if not a bit unusual 😬

[@GuilDormeus]

Future Guil here 👋🏿 I finally ordered the pedal. Lol also I just throughly enjoyed watching this video again.

[@timstringer6384]

Thanks for a great video, Tom! I just ordered the Elgato Stream Deck Pedal (Black Friday sale) to complement my existing Stream Deck XL and Stream Deck +. I think it will be particularly helpful when leading live sessions. The Stream Deck Pedal could also be useful when I'm doing video editing in ScreenFlow (e.g. to add in markers and trigger a Keyboard Maestro macro that does a ripple delete). p.s. As a fellow punster, I appreciate your sense of humour. 🥁

[@tombuck]

So glad to hear it! I feel prompted to tell you about the Elgato Prompter and how awesome it is with the Pedal. 😎

[@timstringer6384]

@@tombuck I already have an Elgato Prompter on order. 😎 It's due to arrive next month.

[@centredadorationhosanna]

Hello! I use New Blue Captivate Present (Titler 5) that is a presentation software! I want to have a NEXT and PREVIOUS buttons! How can assign the 3 buttons of the Elgato pedal to control the software? Thanks !

[@tombuck]

In the Stream Deck app you can use some of the "System" commands to create a hotkey (basically map whichever one of your keyboard keys would advance/reverse the slides) 👍

[@jamesnewellsells]

Haha those jokes and drum snippets are making me actually LOL. TOP WORK.

[@tombuck]

now THAT'S a compliment! 😁

[@thehumblefactory]

Way to work in the drums!!

[@tombuck]

It's been on my Buck-it List for a while now 👍

[@stowgood]

Can you use more than one at once?

[@tombuck]

Yep! Just like you can use multiple Stream Decks together 👍

[@stowgood]

@@tombuck now I just need to work out what I would do with two.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Can you use the Stream Deck Pedal buttons in combination with each other? i.e. Hold one of them down like Ctrl/Shift/Alt on a keyboard, and use alternate controls with another pedal?

[@tombuck]

not as far as I know, but that would be a super cool idea! It'd add even more flexibility to the pedal.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@@tombuck Good to know, thank you for the reply! :)

[@lovechildtv]

the comedy rimshots have me on the floor 😂😂😂

[@Wbc1811]

Awesome tom, I watched the cluster of puns at the end like 8 times, lol. How long did it take you to come up with those puns?

[@tombuck]

It either takes a super long time or they just happen on the fly 😁

[@CapnFlags]

What I’d love: To have a foot switch Push-to-talk mic. Right now I use Astro A50s. I’ll be using OBS Studio soon (just need the capture device:) and could I adapt the Elgato device to mute/unmute the ASTRO’s mic, or will this only be possible with a USB mic? Gets confusing sometimes I want to give up tbh.

[@saskelee]

Can you say why you shot this in 30fps?

[@tombuck]

Since I was doing screen captures that had me on screen, the ATEM prefers 30fps 👍

[@saskelee]

@@tombuck ok thanks for the info

[@mattwruff]

As someone who watches your Livestream, I think it is great for you. Don't live stream yet so I file it under 'future tech'

[@tombuck]

It’s definitely a futuristic piece of tech!

[@joeykahng6219]

Awesome! Who knew; well you did, hence why you made this video😉👍🏼. Thanks for the morning laughs. 🤙🏼

[@tombuck]

Thanks Joey! This thing really is awesome, but I think it can definitely be quite a "feat" to explain why it's so great.

[@MrModeratorPaul]

Love the foot pedal

[@tombuck]

It works so well! Thanks for all your help today Paul!

[@IanBoyte]

Technical question: using multiple stream decks/pedals, do they use the same current profile, or do you set up/switch between individual profiles for each?

[@tombuck]

They can each use their own individual profile 👍

[@geekhomeworld4248]

Your videos are always fun and awesomely informative. Please indicate exactly what video you made for the midi update of the RODECaster Pro. Did I imagine that there was an update to make the RODECaster Pro a video switcher as well??? If so, please make a video about that or direct me towards that video. Thanks 😊 😊

[@tombuck]

It was about a firmware update that brought MIDI functionality- it’s a little tricky to set up on Mac, but is supposed to work better on Windows.

[@lenusdupreez977]

Thanks for the video! Well done! One question, can I use it for keyboard buttons? In a game, for zoom, falling down(phrone) or trowing something for instance?

[@tombuck]

You can assign anything that could g soon a stream deck, so I think it depends on whether the game/app has stream deck presets, or if you can just create a hot key for one of the triggers. I've used it with Final Cut Pro- nothing like editing with your feet 😁

[@wildflame71]

Ok folks, how do I set the x/jump button on my controller to one of the Elgato foot pedal switches pls?

[@tombuck]

That's an awesome idea. I don't know how to do that personally, but if you search up tutorials on how to map game controls to the Stream Deck, the process will be the same.

[@wildflame71]

@@tombuck Elgato say this isn’t possible atm, however they logged my request and I also logged it as a suggestion.

[@BearLew]

Can it use as sustain pedal for midi controller?

[@tombuck]

I don't think so- your computer essentially sees it as a 3 button keyboard.

[@vaionacid]

problem with streamdeck pedal, you dont know where you are, which program/preset/position/pages that's currently active. unlike the guitar multi-FX or midi controlle i.e ground control pro etc

[@tombuck]

That’s true, there are no indicator lights or anything of the sort.

[@keithbennett5179]

Cool great job!

[@nikilragav]

I was planning to build something like this with a raspberry pi

[@TrungLe-dw1mm]

For those who kinda sensitive on the palm of your foot, streamdeck foot pedal is very good productivity product. But sadly the comfort is ruined by the cut-out logo in the middle pedal. It’s very uncomfortable after a while resting my bare foot on it. The logo cause the palm of my bare foot to be itchy and sweat more which amplified the discomfort even more. Sadly, the logo ruined it all. Besides that, if you wear shoes, it doesn’t matter at all. But I don’t want to wear shoes inside the house.

[@tombuck]

I wonder if there’s tape or padding that you could cover the logo with to help make it more comfortable?

[@WillieReactsTV]

Hi,Is this capable for “push to talk” in fps games?

[@tombuck]

Honestly, I don't know for sure. If there's a way to use a Stream Deck for PTT, then yes it'll work.

[@rommiemex9532]

Tempting :)

[@rm7581]

the dog feet made me laugh

[@frankpaulschulte]

Thanks fpr the video - awsome, as always, and I couldn't agree more: The pedals are a great addition to a stream deck. What I am waiting for, though, is an integration into the Bitfocus Companion which I use instead of the Elgato Stream Deck software as it enables me to control my atem mini pro extreme. The Companion devs are - as far as I could find out - still integrating the pedal support.

[@frankpaulschulte]

ANNNND ... just a couple of minutes later, I discoverd Companion button addon for the Elgato Stream Deck software ... and the control of my Atem mini via Companion app via the Stream Deck control app runs just fine! Awesome. :P

[@tombuck]

Wow this sounds super interesting! I'll need to check it out- thanks for bringing it up!

[@valstedmakes]

Thanks for the review and for sharing your thoughts. I had made something like this with an Arduino Leonardo and four pedals for a Sewing machine. It works but clicks very loud, to me the Elgato pedal is also too loud based on your review, maybe I should rework my own, with non-click switches. I really don't like to switch my focus to the streamdeck during a stream/Teams meeting.

[@tombuck]

That definitely sounds like it'd be loud, but wow, it also sounds awesome! 🙌

[@ItsRyukin]

That would be great for my livestreaming/audio recording future... If even this thing needs a software... It's okay, I can bare it... But the all I have is a soundcard and my Fujitsu Laptop and a Second Montior running on a Windows 10. But the question is... Will it actually support on Windows 10? Or is it only on MacOS? (I mean that steaming pedal that you have talked about)

[@tombuck]

It’s Mac and PC compatible (if anything I think Elgato develops for PC first).

[@ItsRyukin]

Okay... It's PC compatible, That means it's going to work with my Laptop... Or is it?

[@NerdAffiliated]

Just ordered! It might make my stream deck irrelevant, because I find myself using 3 buttons.

[@tombuck]

I honestly can’t tell you how helpful it’s been for me. It’s not for everyone, but I use it way more than my streamdeck.

[@saints2551]

Yea i got mine waiting for me wen i get home

[@tombuck]

Awesome! I'm sure you'll have a ton of fun with it 👍

[@IanBoyte]

Cool shoes.

[@tombuck]

Thanks! They're custom ordered Vans and I finally had a chance to show them 😁

[@RandomLifeProductions]

Oh for fleets sake🤣🤣🤣

[@tombuck]

Toetally.

[@magicmulder]

It’s just quite expensive for a plastic three button device. People say the software is worth it, but since I own a Stream Deck XL, I’ve paid for the software once already.

[@tombuck]

It's definitely not the cheapest thing out there, but it works good and is quite hefty/durable (a very good thing for something that gets stepped on constantly).

[@magicmulder]

@@tombuck I actually bought it and it arrived today and I like it, still would’ve wished it were cheaper (got it for 70 Euro, street price is 90).

[@mtmccornack]

OMG you keep a full size drum kit in the corner JUST for rim shots? (time to get me a drum kit.... for business! ya that's it!)

[@tombuck]

Business Expense…yes, I like that. 🤔

[@CatDieselPwr]

Arygotto Mr. Elgato

[@danielschaller-digitalcrealab]

very cool video and love the drum insert... can't copy though my drum set being... digital it's way less fun 😀

[@theamateurwithaccess]

Now that Elgato has decided to feature feat in this way, the game, as they say, is afoot and we should expect other manufacturers to 'toe' the line. I guess sales will determine if this was a step in the right direction or if it's destined to be a footnote. I wonder...if you press down on this pedal to trigger an audio effect would it be considered a 'FEAT' compressor?

[@tombuck]

I hope that's what it would be considered, otherwise it would defeet the purpose!

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

If only ecamm live would recognize all inputs on an ATEM….

[@tombuck]

I think that’s more of an ATEM thing than an Ecamm thing since the ATEM isn’t sending all of its inputs separately. I could be wrong though.

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

@@tombuck it is. All it will send over the usb is one camera at a time. It’s just wishful thinking lol

[@HomesickMac]

Oh shucks, if Ben can fix it, I can too 🙂

[@JustAnotherYou2ber]

6:18 your feet.... look much different than mine

[@luke_1234]

So when are you buying the M1 ULTRA Mac Studio? Just in case you had an extra $5k collecting dust lol

[@tombuck]

Haha, definitely don’t have that 😁 My 14” M1 Max is still going super strong 💪

[@TheCoolFactor]

Badum tss 👍

[@DiscordCoach]

OMG those drum shots ARE. ADORABLE. ☠ (aka @FHumpires) Also, I couldn't vibe with the Loupedeck at all either, the UI is gross.

[@tombuck]

Yeah, something about it didn't work for me, but I really wanted to use it for color grading in Final Cut and working with Photoshop, but we didn't click 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@RBradCurtis]

Dog Paw Usage: A+++++

[@onocoffee]

Now you can be like Ed Sheeran!!!!

[@tombuck]

Finally!

[@craigchristianson6386]

Your studio desk is starting to resemble a Tesla. Does it go from 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds yet?

[@tombuck]

Close. I’m really trying to hit that 88mph threshold though. 😉

[@craigchristianson6386]

@@tombuck I am thinking about setting up my Tesla 3 into a mobile studio... what do you think?

[@andypetrow4228]

Thats a transcription pedal

[@tombuck]

It really does look like one!

[@PhilvSassen]

Pun intended. 😉

[@tombuck]

100% fully.

[@nikilragav]

I like the drum bit but just do it once in a video. Not all the time